INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

FOR

BLUED &

STAINLESS

STEEL

CALIBER

9mm

For Product Service on This Model Please Call:

[phone] (See p. 24)

STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.

Southport, Connecticut 06490 U.S.A.

THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE

TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED

OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON

V & KV (P95) 4/01 C

*

DO NOT USE THIS MANUAL FOR DECOCKER MODEL PISTOLS

OR “DOUBLE ACTION ONLY” PISTOLS

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND

WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM

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RUGER

®

P95

MANUAL SAFETY MODEL PISTOLS*

WHY ARE WE INCLUDING A FIRED CARTRIDGE CASE

WITH EVERY RUGER PISTOL AND REVOLVER?

Certain states and jurisdictions now require that all newly manufactured pistols
and revolvers must be accompanied by a cartridge case, which has been test fired
from that gun at the factory. The case must be placed in a sealed container bear-
ing certain information concerning this test cartridge.

At the time of retail sale in those jurisdictions, firearms dealers must forward
such test cartridge to a designated destination such as their State Police
Laboratory. As independent Ruger Distributors have nationwide markets without
territorial restrictions, we have decided to include a fired cartridge case with all
new Ruger pistols and revolvers, to minimize the possibility of inadvertent non-
compliance with these laws.

Retail customers located in other states, where laws or regulations do not require
the dealer to so act, may be assured that the fired cartridge case they receive with
the firearm at the time of retail purchase is proof that your new Ruger firearm
has undergone our normal test firing procedures during manufacture.

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WARNING – LOCKING DEVICES

DO NOT INSTALL

INSIDE TRIGGER GUARD

INSTALL LOCK

AS SHOWN HERE

This firearm was originally sold
with a key-operated locking
device. While it can help provide
secure storage for your

unloaded

firearm, any locking device can
fail. All guns are designed to fire
if they are loaded and the trigger
is pulled. Therefore,

never install

the locking device inside the trig-
ger guard or in any way that it
can possibly pull the trigger!

Do

not leave the keys in the lock.

The ultimate responsibility for
secure storage of any firearm
must depend upon its owner and
his or her individual circum-
stances.

Guns should be securely

stored unloaded, in a secure
location, separate from their
ammunition.

See “Storage Warning”, page 23.

NEVER INSTALL

LOCKING DEVICE

INSIDE TRIGGER GUARD

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This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care
for your RUGER

®

P95 Manual Safety Model Pistols properly. Please contact

us if you have any questions.

Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properly
carry out its instructions should you practice loading, unloading, etc. with live
ammunition. If you have any doubts about your ability to handle or use a partic-
ular type of gun safely, you should seek supervised instruction. Such personal-
ized instruction is often available from gun dealers, gun clubs or police depart-
ments. If none of these sources can help you, write to the National Rifle
Association, 11250 Waples Mill, Fairfax, VA 22030-7400. They will assist you.

The person possessing a gun has a full-time job. You cannot guess; you cannot
forget. You must know how to use your firearm safely.

Do not use any firearm

without having a complete understanding of its particular characteristics and
safe use.

Remember: There is no such thing as a foolproof gun.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information and Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operation of Manual Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
To Load and Fire (with magazine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
To Uncock (Decock) The Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
To Load and Fire (without magazine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
To Unload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
To Reload The Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
To Extract and Eject a Chambered Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
To Clear a Malfunction (“Jam”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
To Minimize Malfunctions (“Jams”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
To Disassemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
To Reassemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Magazine Inspection and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Sight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Service and Parts Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Parts Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

“Ruger” is a registered U.S. trademark.

FIREARMS SAFETY - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT

CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO

HANDLES FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.

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WARNING - ALTERATIONS

WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE

FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:

OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR

THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.

DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN

Locking Devices

3

Unloading

14

Alterations

5

Slide Retraction

15

Manual Safety

9

Malfunctions

17

Lead Exposure

9

Disassembly

20

Ammunition

10

Lubrication

22

Firing

12

Storage

23

Handling

13

Parts Purchasers

25

FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS -

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND

CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.

This product was designed to function
properly in its original condition.
Alterations can make it unsafe. Do not
alter any part or add or substitute parts or
accessories not made by Sturm, Ruger &
Co. Inc.

GENERAL INFORMATION

AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The RUGER

®

P95 pistols are centerfire, compact, double action, magazine-

fed, autoloading, recoil-operated pistols chambered for the caliber 9mm
Parabellum (9mm x19) cartridge. They incorporate a different “link-less” design
in the barrel locking/unlocking system than earlier Ruger P-Series pistols, and
feature a streamlined slide and Isoplast

®

polymer grip frame construction. They

comply with the requirements of the National Institute of Justice Standard -
0112.00. They include the following features with which users should be thor-
oughly familiar:

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NOMENCLATURE

Action: The action of the Ruger P95 manual safety model pistols is of the U.S.
M1911 type that utilizes a tilting barrel design in which the barrel and slide are
locked together at the moment of firing. After firing, the barrel and slide recoil
to the rear a short distance while still locked together. After this initial move-
ment, the barrel is cammed downward from its locked position, permitting full
recoil of the slide and the extraction and ejection of the spent cartridge case.
Upon return of the slide to its forward position by the recoil spring, the barrel is
cammed back upward into its locked position in the slide.

The user of this or any autoloading pistol must always remember that when
fired, it automatically reloads and recocks itself, so that simply pulling the trig-
ger will fire the pistol again. Therefore, an autoloading pistol user must be par-
ticularly conscious to always keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction.

Sights have high-visibility
white dots both front and
rear. Rear sights can be
adjusted for windage.

The ambidextrous magazine latch permits positive
retention and quick removal of magazine.

Slide stop holds the slide open and is activated
automatically when last shot is fired (if magazine is in
pistol), or can be manually operated.

Slide’s open top design minimizes possi-
bility of jamming, enables shooter to
clear any malfunction easily by hand.
Cartridges can be loaded singly if desired.

Grooved, exposed hammer
spur enables the shooter to
cock the hammer easily for
accurate single-action fir-
ing if desired.

When ambidextrous manual
safety is in “safe” position,
the firing pin is cammed
forward into the slide. This
simultaneously places the
firing pin out of reach of
the hammer and locks the
firing pin in a neutral posi-
tion, preventing the firing
pin from movement toward
the cartridge. Further, the
entire firing mechanism is
completely disengaged from
trigger.

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Frame is a rigid one piece
polyurethane grip frame rein-
forced with long glass fiber.

Double-action mechanism and strongly curved
trigger provide that cocking and firing can be
accomplished with a single pull of the trigger.

Oversize trigger guard permits shooting with gloved
hand. Recurved trigger guard bow accommodates non-
shooting hand in two-hand hold.

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Slide Stop: When the last shot has been fired and the magazine is empty, the
slide stop automatically holds the slide open. When there is an empty magazine
in the pistol and the slide is retracted manually, the slide stop will also automati-
cally hold the slide open. If a loaded magazine is inserted in the pistol when the
slide is closed and the slide is then retracted fully, the slide stop will not auto-
matically hold open the slide. The user can actuate the slide stop mechanism to
hold the slide open at any time by retracting the slide and pushing the slide stop
up.

The slide stop can be released by drawing back slightly on the slide and depress-
ing the slide stop thumbpiece. When the slide is released, it will move forward
under pressure from the recoil spring.

The slide stop is held in place by a spring detent. Therefore, when there is a
loaded magazine in place and the pistol is jarred, the slide can fly forward and
chamber a cartridge. For this reason and as an essential safety practice,

the user

should always be careful to keep fingers away from the trigger, keep the safety
on, and always keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction.

Magazines: The Ruger 9mm magazines are not interchangeable with Ruger pis-
tol magazines of any other caliber even though they may appear similar and may
hold other cartridges. Use of incorrect magazines in any pistol will result in mal-
functions. Ruger 9mm magazines are either unmarked as to caliber or are
marked “9mm cal. only”. All other Ruger centerfire pistol magazines, which are
similar in appearance, are marked as to caliber (“.40 Auto Cal.,” etc.).

DAMAGED, NON-STANDARD, OR IMPROPERLY

ASSEMBLED MAGAZINES SHOULD NOT BE USED.

THEY CAN CAUSE THE PISTOL TO MALFUNCTION.

OPERATION OF MANUAL SAFETY

The model you have selected is equipped with special manual ambidextrous safe-
ty levers that also allow you to decock (uncock) a cocked pistol without manipu-
lating the trigger. Conventional thumb decocking procedures are therefore not
necessary and should not be employed with this pistol.

To apply the manual safety and decock the pistol,

point the pistol in a safe direc-

tion.

Move either the right- or left-hand safety lever fully to the “safe” position.

When the safety is moved fully downward to the “safe” position, the white dot is
exposed through the hole in the side of the safety and the letter “S” is completely
visible. In this position (1) the firing pin is blocked from moving forward, (2) the
hammer is blocked from contacting the firing pin, and (3) the entire firing
mechanism is completely disengaged from the trigger. At this point, the hammer
will fall to its forward (decocked) position.

The safety mechanism provides that the hammer cannot contact the firing pin
unless the safety is disengaged. With the hammer cocked, actuating the safety
mechanism automatically drops the hammer onto the slide without contacting
the firing pin. Thus, the safety also serves as a decocking lever.

Additionally, the pistol has a separate internal firing pin block which will not allow
the firing pin to move forward and contact the cartridge until the operator pulls the
trigger with the safety off (in its “fire” position).

The pistol can and should be loaded and unloaded with the safety engaged in its
“safe” position (lever fully down, white dot and the letter “S” exposed).

The safety

should be in its “safe” position at all times except when the user is deliberately posi-
tioned to fire at a selected target.

See Figures 1 and 2, below, which illustrate the two

positions of the safety.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

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"FIRE"

POSITION

"SAFE" POSITION

Red

dot

exposed

White dot and
letter "S" exposed

WARNING - MANUAL SAFETY

Placing the safety in an intermediate position
between “safe” and “fire” can result in the user
thinking the pistol is in a safe or fire position
when it is not. Pulling the trigger with the
safety in an intermediate position may cause
the pistol to fire. Therefore, always move the
safety fully to its intended position and then
check to be sure it is where you want it to be.
Unless the white dot and the letter “S” are
both fully visible, the safety is not on. Unless
the red dot is fully visible, the pistol is not
absolutely ready to fire.

NEVER PUT SAFETY 1/2 ON

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WARNING - LEAD EXPOSURE

Discharging firearms in poorly ventilat-
ed areas, cleaning firearms, or handling
ammunition may result in exposure to
lead and other substances known to the
state of California to cause birth defects,
reproductive harm, and other serious
physical injury. Have adequate ventila-
tion at all times. Wash hands thoroughly
after exposure.

S

HOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS

MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD

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AMMUNITION

The RUGER

®

P95 pistols are chambered for the 9mm x 19 Parabellum

(9mm Luger) cartridge. Do not attempt to load any other 9mm cartridges
(examples: 9mm short [.380], 9mm Steyr, 9mm Bergmann, etc.) into the maga-
zine or chamber of the pistol. Never attempt to use caliber .40 S & W cartridges
in a 9mm pistol. The .40 S & W cartridges will jam the pistol.

The Ruger P-Series pistols are compatible with all factory ammunition loaded to
U.S. Industry Standards, including high-velocity and hollow-point loads, loaded
in brass, aluminum, or steel cartridge cases. No 9mm x 19 ammunition manu-
factured in accordance with NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP standards is known to be
beyond the design limits or known not to function in these pistols.

USE ONLY FACTORY AMMUNITION LOADED

TO U.S. INDUSTRY STANDARDS

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AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE

WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE

OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH,

OR AS A RESULT OF, THE USE IN RUGER FIREARMS OF FAULTY,

OR NON-STANDARD, OR “RE-MANUFACTURED”, OR HAND-

LOADED (RELOADED) AMMUNITION, OR OF CARTRIDGES

OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS

ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.

WARNING - AMMUNITION

Death, serious injury, and damage can
result from the use of the wrong
ammunition, bore obstructions, powder
overloads, or incorrect cartridge compo-
nents. Even the strongest gun can be
“blown up” as a result of excess pressure.
Always wear shooting glasses and hearing
protection.

IMPROPER AMMUNITION

DESTROYS GUNS

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TO LOAD AND FIRE (WITH MAGAZINE)

Practice this important aspect of safe gun handling with an unloaded pistol
until you can perform each of the steps described below with skill and
confidence.

But before you do anything with the pistol, first read completely

through this manual.

1.

Be certain the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction.

(See “The Basic Rules of

Safe Firearms Handling,” page 30)

2.

Move either the right- or left-hand safety lever fully downward to its “safe”
position so that the letter “S” and the white dot are fully exposed.

(See

Figures 1 and 2 on page 8).

3. Press either magazine latch forward and remove the magazine from the

frame. NOTE: The magazine is designed to fall free of the frame of its own
weight when unloaded and the pistol is held in the normal firing position, but
you should always prevent possible damage to the magazine by not letting it
drop to the ground unless rapid reloading is absolutely necessary.

4. For the 9mm P95 pistols, place ten (10) or fewer 9mm x 19 Parabellum car-

tridges into the magazine from the top.

5. Insert the magazine into the frame, taking care that the magazine is locked in

place by the magazine latch. Slamming the magazine into the frame forcibly
is not necessary.

6. Hold the pistol firmly in the shooting hand but

do not touch the trigger. Keep

the pistol pointed in a safe direction and the safety “on”.

With the thumb and

forefinger of the other hand grasp the rear of the slide and pull the slide to
the rear as far as it will go (See Figure 3, below and “Slide Retraction
Warning”, p. 15). When released, the slide will fly forward to strip the top car-
tridge from the magazine and chamber it. The safety mechanism drops the
hammer automatically as the slide moves forward while simultaneously
blocking the firing pin.

The trigger is inoperable when the safety is fully engaged in its “safe” position
(lever fully down, white dot and letter “S” exposed; see Figure 1 on page 8).

WARNING: The pistol is ready for instant use in the single-action mode once
the slide moves forward if the safety is in the “fire” position. Be careful!

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FIGURE 3

Slide in Retracted Position

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WARNING - FIRING

7.

If the pistol is not to be fired immediately, the safety should remain in its
“safe” position

(see Figure 1, p. 8).

8. If the pistol is to be fired immediately, the manual safety can be rotated

upward to its “fire” position (see Figure 2, p. 8). The firing pin is still blocked
at all times by the internal firing pin block unless the trigger is pulled all the
way to the rear.

9.

The pistol is ready for instant use once the safety is disengaged.

When the pis-

tol is in the “uncocked” mode (hammer forward), the first shot can be fired
double-action by pulling the trigger all the way to the rear, which cocks the
hammer and then fires the pistol. Subsequent shots are fired single-action
until the magazine is empty, the hammer being cocked by the slide as it
recoils from each shot. Note that the trigger pull is much lighter for these
subsequent shots.

10. For greater accuracy and consistent trigger pull, the hammer may be manu-

ally cocked by the shooter before the first shot is fired once the safety is “off”.

Keep your finger off the trigger while cocking the hammer!

The hammer

will be automatically cocked as described above for subsequent shots.

11.

Immediately following the firing of a shot, and if a subsequent shot is not to
be fired at once, put the safety in its “safe” position (lever fully down, white
dot and letter “S” exposed) while the pistol is still pointing in a safe direction
downrange. This will also uncock (decock) the pistol.

12. When the last cartridge loaded into the pistol has been fired, the magazine

follower presses the slide stop upward to engage the slide automatically hold-
ing the action open.

If the slide is shut, the shooter should always assume

that there is a cartridge in the chamber!

Don’t rely on your memory to know if a gun or magazine is loaded. Visually
inspect the magazine and chamber.

SLIDE OPENS FAST -

HOT BRASS EJECTED

The slide automatically opens and shuts
quickly while firing. Keep face and hands
away from rear. Hot brass is ejected
quickly and can burn you. Always wear
shooting glasses and hearing protection.

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Do not load the pistol until you are ready to use it, and
unload it immediately when you have completed shooting.
(See “Unloading Warning” on page 14)

If dropped or struck, the pistol may fire. Keep chamber
empty unless actually firing! Use decock lever to decock
pistol before moving with pistol or when not actually
firing.

For maximum safety when carrying the pistol with a
loaded magazine in place, the chamber should be empty,
the slide should be closed, and the pistol should be
decocked

.

Never carry it cocked!

If placed into a holster,

check it to be sure that the slide is not retracted far
enough to either chamber a cartridge from the magazine
or cock the pistol.

The user should never depend on any mechanical device
to justify careless handling or permitting the pistol to
point in an unsafe direction. The shooter should always be
alert to the possibility of accidental discharge.

The

only absolutely safe pistol is one in which the slide is
open, the chamber is empty, and there is no magazine
in the gun.

WARNING - HANDLING

ANY GUN MAY FIRE IF DROPPED

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TO UNCOCK (DECOCK) THE PISTOL

With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction,

engage the safety fully. The hammer

will drop near the end of the safety’s travel. Although this may appear startling, it
is important to note that the firing pin is cammed forward into the slide and
locked in a neutral position thus preventing forward movement toward the car-
tridge; therefore, the pistol will not fire when the safety is applied.

Manually

decocking the hammer with the thumb is neither necessary nor recommended.
Always use either the right- or left-hand safety lever. Remember that when you
return the manual safety to the firing position, the pistol can fire when the trig-
ger is pulled if a cartridge is in the chamber.

TO LOAD AND FIRE (WITHOUT MAGAZINE)

In the event that the magazine is missing or for training purposes (where it is
desirable that only one cartridge be loaded and fired at a time for safety), the pis-
tol can be fired with the magazine removed. To do so,

keep the pistol pointed in a

safe direction, engage the safety

(lever fully down, white dot and letter “S”

exposed), grasp the slide, and retract it fully to the rear. Next, push the slide stop
upward so that the slide remains to the rear. Insert a single cartridge directly and
fully into the chamber. Taking care to keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction,
depress the slide stop. This will cause the slide to move vigorously forward into
the firing position.

WARNING: The pistol is ready for instant use in the single-

action mode once the slide moves forward and the safety is disengaged.

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GUN WILL FIRE WITH MAGAZINE OUT

WARNING - UNLOADING

So that the pistol can be used as a single loader, it
will fire whether or not a magazine is in the gun if
a cartridge is chambered.

Removing magazine

does not unload pistol! To unload, first remove
magazine, then pull slide to rear, eject chambered
cartridge, and visually inspect chamber to be sure it
is empty.

The safety should always be in its “Safe” posi-

tion when loading or unloading the pistol.

Always

point the pistol in a safe direction when loading or
unloading.

Finally, rotate either safety lever to the “Fire” position -- now the pistol can be
fired in the double-action mode. Single-action firing is possible by manually
cocking the hammer after the safety is disengaged. Note that the slide will not
automatically remain open if the pistol is fired without the magazine in place.
The ejector must always be pivoted to its rearward (upward) position when firing
the pistol without the magazine.

TO UNLOAD

WARNING: This sequence must be followed exactly as outlined. Failure to do so
can result in the chamber being unintentionally loaded with a live cartridge!

1.

The muzzle of the pistol must be pointing in a safe direction at all times, and
fingers should be outside of the trigger guard. Put the safety in its “safe” posi-
tion

(see Figure 1 on page 8) by rotating the safety fully downward until the

letter “S” is fully exposed and the white dot shows. The safety can be engaged
whether the pistol is cocked or not.

2. Remove the magazine from the pistol by pushing in on the magazine latch.

REMEMBER that even though the magazine has been removed, a live round
remaining in the chamber can still be fired

(see “Unloading Warning”, above).

3. Hold the pistol firmly and grasp the slide. Retract the slide to its rearmost

position briskly to extract and eject any chambered cartridge.

Always double

check visually that the chamber, breech-face, and the interior of the frame are
clear of any live rounds.

When the slide is fully retracted, push upward on the

slide stop, then allow the slide to move forward until it comes to rest with the
rear projection of the slide stop resting in the notch on the lower left side of
the slide.

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WARNING - SLIDE RETRACTION

The slide should always be pulled
rearward (“retracted”) by pulling the
rear portion of the slide in the vicinity
of the safety, the decock-only lever,
or the serrations (depending upon
model).

Always keep fingers away

from trigger!

Never put any part of your hands or
body over the muzzle while retracting
the slide

for loading, unloading, inspec-

tion, or clearing a malfunction.

KEEP HANDS

AWAY FROM MUZZLE AND

FINGER OFF TRIGGER

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CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE

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2

1

4

SAFETY “ON”

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4. To close the slide,

again check to be sure the chamber and breech-face are

empty.

Pull the slide to its rearmost postion and release it. The slide will snap

forward. Keep fingers out of ejection port on top of slide!

5. If the magazine contains cartridges, they can be removed by sliding each car-

tridge forward and out of magazine, one at a time, until the magazine is
empty.

6. Push empty (unloaded) magazine into frame until magazine latch locks it in

place.

TO RELOAD THE PISTOL

1. Firing all cartridges in the magazine and the chamber will cause the slide to

automatically lock open.

Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction.

Reloading

can be accomplished by moving either the right- or left-hand safety lever fully
downward to the “safe” position (lever fully down, white dot and the letter “S”
exposed) and then pressing forward on either magazine latch with the thumb
or forefinger. The magazine will fall free of the pistol of its own weight. To
avoid the possibility of damage to the magazine, do not let it fall to the
ground unless rapid reloading is absolutely necessary.

2. Insert a loaded magazine.

WARNING: The slide stop is held in place by a

spring detent. Therefore, when there is a loaded magazine in place and the
pistol is jarred, the slide can fly forward and chamber a cartridge. For this
reason and as an essential safety practice, the safety of the pistol should
always be fully “on” except when the user is positioned to fire the gun at a
selected target.

3. Release the slide to move forward by either depressing the rear portion of the

slide stop or pulling the slide fully to the rear and release it. A cartridge will
be chambered when the slide shuts. If you are ready to fire immediately move
the manual safety fully upward to its “Fire” position.

WARNING: The pistol is

ready to fire in the “double-action” mode once manual safety is disengaged.

It

can also be recocked to fire in the single-action mode.

4. If the pistol is not to be fired immediately, depress the manual safety fully

until the hammer drops and

keep the safety “on” at all times except when

actually firing.

When you are finished firing the pistol, unload it completely

(See pages 14 - 16).

TO EXTRACT AND

EJECT A CHAMBERED CARTRIDGE

When the pistol is fired, the same gas pressure that drives the bullet forward also
acts through the cartridge case to push the slide to the rear. The action causes
extraction and ejection of the fired cartridge case. If a cartridge fails to fire or if
the shooter wishes to eject the chambered cartridge manually, follow the proce-
dure “To Unload” step 3, p. 14. When the slide is operated by hand, there can be a
failure to extract the cartridge from the chamber, or a failure to eject the

cartridge clear of the pistol. These failures usually are the result of the slide not
being pulled rearward vigorously. From the foregoing, it is clear that the gun
user must:

1.

Always visually check the chamber and the breech-face after opening the slide
to eject a chambered cartridge.

If the slide is not vigorously retracted when

being operated by hand, the extracted cartridge can be “ejected” into the mag-
azine-well of the grip frame or remain held to the breech-face by the extrac-
tor.

2. Thoroughly clean the chamber and the extractor as often as necessary.

If an empty magazine is in the pistol when the slide is being hand retracted to
extract a cartridge, the cartridge may drop on top of the magazine or remain
held to the breech-face by the extractor. Then when the slide goes forward, the
cartridge will be chambered again!

Remember — always remove the magazine

before clearing the chamber, and visually ensure that no cartridges remain in the
gun.

Any autoloading pistol may occasionally malfunc-
tion. If a cartridge hangs up, jams, or binds when
being chambered, do not attempt to force it into
the chamber by pushing or striking the slide.
Carefully remove it.
Most failures of a cartridge to feed or to chamber
properly are caused by a damaged magazine,
incorrect gun handling, insufficient lubrication,
or improper ammunition.
Whatever the cause, the user of the pistol must,
above all, recognize that any cartridge jam can
result in the very potentially dangerous situation
of a cartridge discharging before it is properly
chambered. If this happens, the cartridge case
may rupture and its fragments fly out of the ejec-
tion port of the pistol with sufficient force to
cause serious injury.

Always wear shooting

glasses!

HITTING PRIMER

CAN BURST CARTRIDGE

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!

WARNING - MALFUNCTIONS

TO CLEAR A MALFUNCTION (“JAM”)

1.

Be certain the muzzle is continually pointed in a safe direction and that the
safety levers are in the “safe” position (each lever fully down, white dot and the
letter “S” exposed).

2. If possible, remove the magazine. It may be necessary to manually remove a

jammed cartridge that has only been partially stripped from the magazine. If
so, use extreme care. Lock the slide open with the slide stop before attempting

to clear the jam. Drawing the slide fully to the rear may bring the jammed
cartridge along.

Keep your face away from the ejection port during this oper-

ation.

When attempting to clear a jam, use only wood “tools” so that the car-

tridge will not be damaged or the primer ignited. A 3/16” wooden dowel with
a point on one end is useful.

3. Visually check to make sure that all cartridges have been removed from the

pistol. Safely dispose of any cartridges involved in a malfunction incident. Do
not use damaged ammunition in any firearm.

TO MINIMIZE MALFUNCTIONS (“JAMS”)

1. If it appears that the jam was caused by the type of ammunition being used,

try another brand, type, or lot number. Remember — use only factory ammu-
nition of the correct caliber.

2. If changing ammunition does not at once eliminate malfunctions, then the

following steps should be taken:

a. Thoroughly clean the pistol, paying particular attention to the removal of

accumulated grease and dirt. Use a bristle brush and solvent to remove
grease and fouling from the breech-face, extractor, chamber, and feed
ramp area immediately behind the chamber.

b. Check to be sure that the magazine spring firmly returns the magazine

follower to the top of the magazine.

c. Check the magazine lips to be certain that they are free of nicks and burrs

and that they are not deformed or cracked.

d. Remove excess oil and solvent from all cleaned components, load the

magazine, and try the pistol again. Make sure you are following the cor-
rect loading and firing sequence as described in this manual.

e. If none of the above steps is effective, try a different magazine of Ruger

manufacture. If a new magazine does not function correctly, return the
pistol and magazines to the Ruger Product Service Department. (See
“Shipping Firearms For Repair” on page 24)

f.

Alterations to the pistol or use of non-Ruger magazines and accessories
may cause malfunctions. See “Alteration Warning” on page 5.

TO DISASSEMBLE

Be sure pistol is unloaded!

1.

Keep pistol pointed in a safe direction and place either safety lever in the
“safe” position

(lever fully down, white dot and the letter “S” exposed). Press

forward on either magazine latch and withdraw magazine from butt of pistol.

2. Pull slide to rear and lock in open position by pressing upward on rear end of

slide stop.

Again, be sure chamber is empty!

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3. Keep upward pressure on slide stop to prevent forward movement of slide.

Open slide is under strong spring tension and could injure fingers if allowed
to slam shut. Insert finger through top of slide and push ejector downward
and forward (see Figure 4, below) until it locks in its lower position. This will
permit forward movement of slide. Further disassembly is impossible unless
this is done.

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3

DEPRESS
EJECTOR

1

SAFETY

“ON”

REMOVE

MAGAZINE

2

FIGURE 4
Press slide stop up. Depress ejector.

FIGURE 5

Index marks aligned.

FIGURE 6

Slide stop in disassembly position.

5

PULL OUT

SLIDE STOP

DISASSEMBLY

NOTCH

4. Remove fingers from ejection port. Grasp slide tightly. Now press down on

slide stop and allow slide to move slowly forward until the vertical disassem-
bly line on the frame is aligned with the vertical disassembly line on the slide
(See Figure 5, above). Press in on right-hand end of slide stop and pull slide
stop out of frame to the left until it is withdrawn completely out of the frame.
(See Figure 6, above).

5. Push slide forward and remove entire slide assembly to the front.

6. With slide held upside down, lift rear end of camblock/recoil spring assembly

to disengage it from its seat against the barrel lug. Withdraw the
camblock/recoil spring assembly to the rear of the slide.

7. Pull barrel upward out of slide slightly and withdraw to the rear.

ALIGN

INDEX MARKS

4

TO REASSEMBLE

1.

Be certain chamber and magazine are empty.

2. With slide held upside down, replace barrel and push it rearward into its

locked position.

3. Replace camblock and recoil spring assembly into position. Rear end of cam-

block seats against barrel lug.

4. Be certain that ejector is locked in its lower (forward) position and that ham-

mer is in its fired (uncocked) position.

5. Replace slide onto frame. Partially insert slide stop into frame.

6. Pull slide back until disassembly line on frame is aligned with disassembly

line on slide stop. Now push slide stop all the way through the frame to the
right.

7. Allow slide to move fully forward.

8. Replace empty magazine in frame through butt of pistol. This action returns

the ejector to its working position. This pistol will not function normally
unless the ejector is in its upward (rearward) position.

MAGAZINE INSPECTION AND CARE

Check the magazine frequently. The magazine follower must move freely and
have adequate tension so that each cartridge is quickly raised to the feeding posi-
tion. The magazine lips should be clean and free of cracks, dents, or nicks, so
that cartridges are held in their proper feeding position.

If the magazine becomes dirty, it should be disassembled and thoroughly
cleaned. You could encounter two types of Ruger magazines, with either a
pinned base or a snap-on base. The following disassembly instructions apply:

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Always unload a firearm
before cleaning, lubrication,
disassembly or assembly.

UNLOAD BEFORE DISASSEMBLY

WARNING - DISASSEMBLY

!

3

2

1

4

SAFETY “ON”

8. This completes normal fieldstripping for routine cleaning and lubrication

purposes. Further disassembly of slide or frame components is not recom-
mended and should only be undertaken by the factory.

Pinned Base (used on 10 round 9mm magazines) - Use a punch to remove the
roll pin that extends through the side of the magazine body. Once the roll pin
has been removed, pull the magazine base from the bottom of the magazine
body, taking care to prevent the forcible ejection of the compressed magazine
spring. Withdraw the magazine spring from the magazine body. Turn the maga-
zine upside down and remove the follower.

Snap-On Base - Use a punch to press in on the magazine spring seat where it
protrudes into the hole in the magazine floorplate. Slide the magazine floorplate
toward the front of the magazine, taking care to prevent the forcible ejection of
the magazine spring seat and compressed magazine spring. Withdraw the maga-
zine spring seat and magazine spring from the magazine body. Turn magazine
upside down and remove magazine follower. Reassemble in reverse order.

When cleaning is necessary, use a solvent that will not rust the metal compo-
nents or adversely affect the magazine body. After the magazine has been soaked
to loosen foreign matter, be certain to shake it vigorously (with the loading open-
ing away from you) to remove solvent or residue from within the magazine.

Penetrating oils and solvents inside a magazine can “kill” or weaken cartridge
primers which can result in failures to fire or other possibly dangerous malfunc-
tions, such as leaving a bullet in the bore!

After cleaning always check to be certain that the magazine follower movement
and tension are correct, and that no solvent or debris remain.

Improper reassem-

bly of the magazine spring can cause a potentially dangerous malfunction. If
cleaning does not restore proper tension, or if you experience a problem with the
magazine, don’t use it. Get a new one.

CARE AND CLEANING

Make Sure Gun Is Unloaded!

BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THE PISTOL AND ITS MAGAZINE CONTAIN
NO CARTRIDGES.

(See “Unloading Warning”, p. 14)

At regular intervals, or whenever the pistol has been exposed to sand, dust,
extreme humidity, condensation, immersion in water, or other adverse condi-
tions, disassemble, clean, and oil it. Proper periodic maintenance is essential to
the reliable functioning of any firearm.

To clean the pistol, proceed as follows:

1. Disassemble (fieldstrip) the pistol to the extent described on pages 18 - 20.

2. Using a cleaning rod, run a solvent-wetted patch through the bore several

times. Then attach a solvent-wetted bristle brush to the rod and run it back
and forth the full length of the bore as many times as necessary to remove
grease and dirt from the bore and chamber. Clean bore with dry patches and
examine. Bore fouling can contribute to reduced accuracy, and grease accu-
mulation in the chamber can interfere with proper feeding of cartridges from
the magazine.

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3. Using powder solvent on a clean patch or bristle brush, remove powder

residue from all components of the mechanism. After cleaning, run a dry
patch through the bore, then follow with a patch that is very lightly oiled.
Wipe all surfaces clean with cloth, then wipe all surfaces with a patch or cloth
that has been very lightly oiled.

4. NOTE: Only a light application of oil is needed to provide adequate lubrica-

tion of moving parts and to prevent rust. Excess accumulations of oil tend to
attract particles of dust and dirt and may congeal in cold weather, which can
interfere with the safe and reliable function of the pistol.

5. Before firing, remove all oil and grease from the bore.

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WARNING - LUBRICATION

IMPROPER LUBRICATION

DESTROYS GUNS

!

Firing a pistol with oil, grease, or any other material
even partially obstructing the bore may result in damage
to the pistol and serious injury to the shooter and those
nearby. Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on
ammunition. If the powder of a cartridge is affected by
the lubricant, it may not be ignited, but the primer fir-
ing may push the bullet into the bore where it may be
lodged.

Firing a subsequent bullet into the obstructed

bore may damage the pistol and cause serious injury or
death to the shooter and those nearby.

Use lubricants

properly. You are responsible for the proper care and
maintenance of your firearms.

STORAGE

GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!

USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH THE PISTOL FOR STORAGE.

(S

EE

P

AGE

3)

Do not keep the pistol stored in a leather holster or case. Leather attracts mois-
ture, even though the holster or case may appear to be perfectly dry.

TO RENDER THE PISTOL INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE

With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, remove the magazine, retract the
slide, and check the chamber to be sure the pistol is completely unloaded! Keep
the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, and press upward on the slide stop. Insert
a finger into the action and press the ejector assembly fully forward. Next, pull
the slide stop pin out the left side of the pistol frame until it is withdrawn com-
pletely out of the frame. Now remove the slide and barrel assembly by sliding it
forward off the front of the frame.

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Store the pistol’s frame and the barrel/slide assembly in different locations. When
disassembled in this manner, this pistol is inoperable. It is impossible to fire the
pistol until the barrel/slide assembly and frame have been correctly reassembled.

To reassemble the pistol for firing, carefully slide the barrel/slide assembly onto
the frame. Align the disassembly marks on the frame and slide, and then push
the slide stop pin fully into the receiver from the left. Either reinsert an empty
magazine or lock the slide open and push the ejector back upward and rearward
with a finger. The pistol is now reassembled and can be loaded and fired normal-
ly.

While the pistol is less likely to be used by unauthorized persons when disas-
sembled in the above manner, it is always safest to store any firearm with the
supplied locking device correctly installed, or to store the firearm in a gun safe
or other secure location away from children and unauthorized adults. Guns
should always be stored securely, unloaded and separate from their ammuni-
tion.

Never place or store any firearm in
such a manner that it may be dis-
lodged. Firearms should always be
stored securely and unloaded, away
from children and careless adults. Use
the locking device originally supplied
with this firearm for storage.

The use of a locking device or safety
lock is only one aspect of responsible
firearms storage. For increased safety,
firearms should be stored unloaded and
locked in a location that is both sepa-
rate from their ammunition and inac-
cessible to children and any other
unauthorized person.

STORE SECURELY & UNLOADED

!

WARNING – STORAGE

SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR:

RUGER

®

P95 pistols returned to the factory for services or repair should be

sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Product Service Department, 200 Ruger
Road, Prescott, AZ 86301-6181. Telephone [phone].

Guns should be sent prepaid. We will not accept collect shipments.

The Federal Gun Control Act, as well as the laws of most States and localities, do
not prohibit an individual (who is not otherwise barred from purchasing or pos-
sessing a firearm) from shipping a firearm directly to the manufacturer for
repair. However, before you ship your pistol to us, be certain that your State or
locality does not have a law or regulation which will prohibit you from receiving
the pistol from us after it has been repaired. If such receiving is prohibited, then
please have a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer ship the gun to us. If your pis-
tol is sent to us by a dealer, it will be returned to him after being repaired. If a
handgun (pistol or revolver) is shipped by an individual who does not hold a
Federal Firearms License, it must be shipped via U.P.S. (Next Day Air) Persons
who do not hold a Federal Firearms License are prohibited by Federal law from
shipping a handgun by Mail. Handguns mailed in violation of the law are
impounded by the Post Office.

Please do not include holster, custom grip panels, or accessories with a firearm
being shipped to the factory for service.

DO NOT SEND GUN BOXES OR LIT-

ERATURE THAT YOU CONSIDER TO BE COLLECTOR’S ITEMS – THESE
ARE INVARIABLY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED IN SHIPMENT. Always insure
your shipment.

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WARNING—BEFORE SHIPPING ANY FIREARM,
BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT AND ITS
MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. DO NOT SHIP
CARTRIDGES WITH A FIREARM.

!

SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY

If you have any questions with regard to the performance of your RUGER

®

P95 pistol, please write or call (520-778-6555) our Product Service Department
in Prescott, Arizona, fully describing all circumstances and conditions involved.
If you should return your pistol to the factory for repair, or order parts for it,
please comply with the following suggestions for prompt service:

SIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The RUGER

®

P95 Pistols are equipped with a rear sight which is adjustable

for windage only. After the rear-sight lock screw has been loosened (for those
pistols equipped with a rear sight lock screw), the rear sight can be drifted later-
ally in its dovetail on the top of the slide by tapping it with a wooden- or plastic-
headed hammer or similar implement. Move the rear sight in the direction you
want the shot to move on the target. After the rear sight is adjusted, tighten the
rear-sight lock screw. The front sight is fixed. Both front and rear sights are pro-
vided with white-dot inserts for rapid target acquisition and easy alignment of
the sights to obtain a correct sight picture.

ORDERING PARTS

Please contact the Arizona Product Service Department for parts availability and
current prices. All parts orders for the RUGER

®

P95 pistols should be sent

to: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Parts Department, 200 Ruger Road, Prescott
AZ 86301-6181, [phone]. We cannot comply with open account or C.O.D.
requests. Payment in the form of a check, money order, Visa or Mastercard must
accompany your order. Credit Card orders must include the account number,
expiration date and whether it is a Visa or Mastercard account. Minimum parts
order is $1.00 plus a $3.50 shipping and handling charge. Order parts by Part
Number and Part Name, include the entire serial number of the firearm for
which the parts are being ordered. There is a minimum net labor charge of
$20.00 plus $20.00 shipping and handling charge if the parts are factory fitted.
All factory-fitted parts are fitted on an exchange basis only. We will not return
the replaced parts.

Because it is a serial numbered component, the RUGER

®

P95 frame is

defined as a “firearm” by Federal law and is not sold as a separate component.

*Parts designated by an asterisk must be factory fitted. These parts are fitted on
an exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts. We will not return
any part that is broken, malfunctioning, badly worn or has been modified. See
“Warning - Parts Purchasers”, above.

CAUTION: A gun containing modified, broken, malfunctioning,
or badly worn parts should not be fired!

!

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PARTS MUST FIT CORRECTLY

WARNING - PARTS PURCHASERS

!

Enclose a letter which includes your name, address, telephone number, and seri-
al number and model of the firearm. Describe in detail the trouble you have
experienced with your firearm, or the work you wish to have done. Merely stating
that the firearm “needs repair” is inadequate information. Please enclose copies
of any previous correspondence.

Work performed will bear a net minimum labor charge of $20.00 plus a $20.00
shipping and handling charge. The charge for metal refinishing the RUGER

®

P95 pistol (except the aluminum frame, which we cannot refinish) is $50.00,
plus a $20.00 shipping and handling charge. Custom gunsmithing service or
nonstandard alterations are NOT AVAILABLE from Ruger Product Service
Departments.

It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be absolutely
certain that any parts ordered from the factory are
correctly fitted and installed. Firearms are complicat-
ed mechanisms and

IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS

MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION,
DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY
TO THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS.

The pur-

chaser and installer of parts must accept full responsi-
bility for the correct adjustment and functioning of
the pistol after such installation.

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RUGER

®

P95

PARTS LIST

Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.

SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING

(See Exploded V

iews on Pages 29)

Part Name

Part No.

Model

*

Barrel

KV00621

All P95 Models

*

Blocker Lever

KV02112

All P95 Models

Camblock

KV07000

All P95 Models

Cable Lock, 14”, Not Illustrated -

For Ruger Pistols

Only

PM094

All P95 Models

Camblock/Recoil Spring Assembly

KV07000-100

All P95 Models

Case Only

, Not Illustrated

PGC-CF

All P95 Models

Ejector

V00910

All P95 Models

Ejector Pivot Assembly

KV26600

All P95 Models

Ejector Spring

V00902

All P95 Models

*

Extractor

V01406

P95 - Blued Model

*

Extractor

KV01406

P95 - Stainless Model

Firing Pin

KV01121

All P95 Models

*

Firing Pin Block

KV02102

All P95 Models

*

Firing Pin Block Plunger

KH05100

All P95 Models

*

Firing Pin Block Spring

KQ05600

All P95 Models

Firing Pin Spring

KV01850

All P95 Models

Front Sight, Must Be Drilled For Cross Pin

V03203

All P95 Models

Front Sight Cross Pin, 2

Req’d.

V04700

All P95 Models

*

Hammer

KV04004

All P95 Models

*

Hammer Assembly

KV04004-100

All P95 Models

Hammer Pivot Pin

V02301

All P95 Models

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Part Name

Part No.

Model

Hammer Spring

V00400

All P95 Models

Hammer Spring Seat

V02403

All P95 Models

Hammer Spring Seat Detent

KV05300

All P95 Models

Hammer Spring Seat Pin

V02551

All P95 Models

Hammer Strut

V01601

All P95 Models

Hammer Strut Pin, Not Illustrated

KV05150

All P95 Models

Magazine, Complete, 10-Shot Capacity

KP-18/10

All P95 Models

Magazine Floor Plate, Snap-On, 10-Shot, Not Illustrated

V01009

All P95 Models

Magazine Follower

, Not Illustrated

V02907

All P95 Models

Magazine Latch, Left

V02604

P95 - Blued Model

Magazine Latch, Left

KV02604

P95 - Stainless Model

Magazine Latch, Right

V02603

P95 - Blued Model

Magazine Latch, Right

KV02603

P95 - Stainless Model

Magazine Latch Spring

V02700

All P95 Models

Magazine Loader

, Not Illustrated

PML

All P95 Models

Magazine Shell

KV00505

All P95 Models

Magazine Spring, Not Illustrated

V03003

All P95 Models

Magazine Spring Seat, Not Illustrated

V03102

All P95 Models

Rear Sight

Q03300

All P95 Models

Rear Sight Lock Screw

V08001

All P95 Models

Recoil Spring, Inner

V02812

All P95 Models

Recoil Spring, Outer

V02816

All P95 Models

Recoil Spring Collar

V06103

All P95 Models

Recoil Spring Collar Retainer

V06203

All P95 Models

Safety

, Left

V01523

P95 - Blued Model

Safety

, Left

KV01523

P95 - Stainless Model

Safety Assembly

, Right

V01556-100

P95 - Blued Model

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Part Name

Part No.

Model

Safety Assembly

, Right

KV01556-100

P95 - Stainless Model

Safety Detent Plunger

KV04600

All P95 Models

Safety Detent Plunger Spring

KV04100

All P95 Models

*

Sear

KV02214

All P95 Models

Sear Pivot Pin, 2 Req’d.

KV04450

All P95 Models

Sear Spring

KV06421

All P95 Models

*

Slide

V00125

P95 - Blued Model

Slide

KV00125

P95 - Stainless Model

Slide Stop Assembly

V03713-101

P95 - Blued Model

Slide Stop Assembly

KV03713-101

P95 - Stainless Model

Trigger

KV03906

All P95 Models

*

Trigger Bar

KV01703

All P95 Models

Trigger Bar Spring

V05402

All P95 Models

*

P

ARTS SO MARKED MUST BE F

ACTOR

Y FITTED

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RUGER

®

P95

EXPLODED VIEW

THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING

We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful
purposes. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that
ownership imposes the responsibility on the gun owner to use his firearms in a
way which will ensure his own safety and that of others. When firearms are used
in a safe and responsible manner, they are a great source of pleasure and satis-
faction, and represent a fundamental part of our personal liberty.

Firearms do not cause accidents! Firearms accidents are almost always found to
have been the result of carelessness, or ignorance on the part of the shooter of
the basic rules of safe gun handling.

The following rules must be observed by gun users at all times. Safe gun han-
dling is not just desirable, it is absolutely essential to your safety, the safety of
others, and the continuation of gun ownership and sport shooting as we know it
today.

1. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING.

Not all firearms are the same. The
method of carrying and handling
firearms varies in accordance with the
mechanical provisions for avoiding
accidental discharge and the various
proper procedures for loading and
unloading. No person should handle
any firearm without first having thor-
oughly familiarized himself with the
particular type of firearms he is using,
and with safe gun handling in general.

2. ALWAYS KEEP THE

MUZZLE POINTED IN A

SAFE DIRECTION.

Be sure of the bullet stop behind your
target, even when dry-firing. Never let
the muzzle of a firearm point at any
part of your body or at another person.
This is particularly important when
loading or unloading a firearm. In the
event of an accidental discharge, no
injury can occur as long as the muzzle
is pointing in safe direction. A safe
direction means a direction which will
not permit a discharged bullet to
strike a person, or to strike an object
from which the bullet may ricochet.

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RUGER

®

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

AND WARNINGS IN THIS

MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE

USING THIS FIREARM.

A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a
wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage property. Make
it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing whenever
you handle it, and be sure that you are always in control of the direction in
which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. Keep your finger off
the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

3. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE.

Firearms should be loaded only when
you are in the field or on the target
range or shooting area, ready to shoot.
Firearms and ammunition should be
securely locked in safes, racks or cabi-
nets, or by using the locking device
supplied with the firearm when not in
use. Ammunition should be safely
stored separate from firearms. Store
your firearms out of sight of visitors
and children. It is the gun owner’s
responsibility to be certain that chil-
dren and persons unfamiliar with
firearms cannot gain access to
firearms, ammunition, or components.

4. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE SHOOTING.

Even a bit of mud, snow or excess
lubricating oil or grease in the bore
may cause the barrel to bulge, or
even burst on firing, and can cause
injury to the shooter and bystanders.
Be sure that you are using
ammunition of the proper caliber
and loading for the gun you are
using. If the report or recoil on firing
seems weak, or doesn’t seem quite
right, CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY,
unload your firearm, and check to be
sure that no obstruction has become
lodged in the barrel. Never try to
shoot an obstruction out!

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3

2

1

4

SAFETY “ON”

5. BE SURE OF YOUR

TARGET BEFORE YOU

SHOOT.

Don’t shoot unless you know exactly
where your bullet is going to strike.
Be sure of the bullet stop behind
your target, even when dry-firing with
an unloaded gun. If you are in the
field hunting, do not fire at a
movement or noise. Take the time to
be absolutely certain of your target
before you pull the trigger.

6. WEAR SHOOTING

GLASSES AND HEARING

PROTECTORS WHEN YOU

SHOOT.

All shooters should wear protective
shooting glasses and adequate
hearing protection when shooting.
Exposure to shooting noise can
damage hearing, and adequate
eye protection when shooting is
essential.

7. NEVER CLIMB A TREE OR

FENCE WITH A LOADED

FIREARM.

Put the firearm down carefully
before climbing a fence, and unload
it before climbing or descending a
tree or jumping over a ditch or other
obstruction. Never pull or push a
loaded firearm toward yourself or
another person. When in doubt, or
whenever you are about to do any-
thing awkward, unload your gun!

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8. DON

,

T SHOOT AT A

HARD SURFACE, OR AT

WATER.

Bullets can glance off many surfaces
like rocks or the surface of water and
travel in unpredictable directions
with considerable velocity.

9. NEVER TRANSPORT A

LOADED FIREARM.

Firearms should always be unloaded
before being moved or placed in a
vehicle. A suitable carrying case or
scabbard should be used to carry an
unloaded firearm to and from the
shooting area.

10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC

BEVERAGES WHEN

SHOOTING.

Don’t drink until the day’s shooting
is over. Handling firearms while
under the influence of alcohol in any
form, or medications that could affect
your judgement or co-ordination, con-
stitutes a criminal disregard for the
safety of others.

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A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY

ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS

One of the few American firearms manufacturers whose management
has remained unchanged since starting in business, Sturm, Ruger &
Company, Inc. had its beginning in a small machine shop occupying a
rented frame building in Southport, Connecticut. In January 1949, with
an initial investment of only $50,000 and an idea, William B. Ruger and
Alexander M. Sturm started production of a .22 caliber autoloading pistol
- a design which was so successful that it became the cornerstone upon
which one of the most comprehensive lines of sporting firearms ever
made in America was established. After Alex Sturm’s death in 1951,
William B. Ruger continued to direct the company alone and today, as
Chairman Emeritus of the Board, he continues to provide the guidance
which has made this 52-year-old company a sound and successful enter-
prise.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, in this relatively short time, has established
itself as a leading small arms design organization, developing a unique
and broad line of fine quality sporting, military and police firearms to
become one of the world’s most famous producers of revolvers, pistols,
rifles and shotguns. From 1949 through 2001 Ruger craftsmen have
built many millions of firearms.

During its five decades of growth and progress under the leadership of
William B. Ruger, the company has developed a business philosophy and
implemented policies which represent a constructive influence in the life
of modern America. From the beginning, Sturm, Ruger & Company
played a positive role in conservation efforts and has supported the inter-
ests of shooters through such groups as the National Rifle Association,
National Shooting Sports Foundation, and many regional sportsmen’s
organizations. The company has always endeavored to market its
firearms for constructive and recreational purposes, to emphasize the
traditional aspects of shooting, to render meaningful public services and
to encourage shooters in constructive, responsible, and safe participation
in the shooting sports.

Today, Sturm, Ruger & Company is particularly mindful of those ele-
ments which have contributed to the creation of its success, and extends
heartfelt thanks to its many loyal employees and customers.

A current catalog of Ruger firearms is available free upon request to

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., Southport, CT 06490.

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WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN

PACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARM

The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any
seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written war-
ranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be
designated as “limited” or as “full” and sets minimum standards for a
“full” warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has elected not to pro-
vide any written warranty, either “limited” or “full”, rather than to
attempt to comply with the provisions of the Magnuson-Moss Act and
the regulations issued thereunder. There are certain implied war-
ranties under state law with respect to sales of consumer goods. As
the extent and interpretation of these implied warranties varies from
state to state, you should refer to your state statutes. Sturm, Ruger &
Company wishes to assure its customers of its continued interest in
providing service to owners of Ruger firearms.

STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.

Southport, Connecticut 06490 U.S.A.

http://www.ruger-firearms.com

“Arms Makers For Responsible Citizens”

A COPY OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ANY RUGER

FIREARM IS AVAILABLE FROM THE FACTORY FREE ON REQUEST.

THESE INSTRUCTION MANUALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT

WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE UNDERSTOOD

BEFORE USING THESE FIREARMS.

“RUGER”, the Sturm, Ruger logo, “SINGLE-SIX”, “BLACKHAWK”, “REDHAWK”, “SECURITY-SIX”,

“SPEED-SIX”, “SERVICE-SIX”, “BEARCAT”, “OLD ARMY”, “10/22”, “MINI-14”, “MINI THIRTY”,

“RANCH RIFLE”, “M77”, “77/22”, “GP-100”, “SP101”, “P-85” and “VAQUERO”

are registered U.S. trademarks.

“77/50” is a Ruger trademark.